Arthur Johnson (boxer)

Arthur Johnson (boxer)

Arthur Anthony Johnson (born 1966-02-16 in Minneapolis, MN) is a former professional boxer.

Amateur career

Johnson was the National AAU light flyweight champion in 1985, 1986, 1987. He competed as a Flyweight for the United States at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.

Olympic Results

*Defeated Andrea Mannai (Italy) 5-0
*Defeated Bishnu Bahadur Singh (Nepal) RSC 2
*Lost to Kwang-Sun Kim (South Korea) 0-5

Professional career

Johnson began his career in 1992 and in 1994 challenged Pichit Sithbanprachan for the IBF flyweight title in only his 9th pro fight, but lost a decision. In 1995 he took on WBO super flyweight title holder Johnny Tapia, but lost a majority decision. In 1998 he fought Mark Johnson for the IBF flyweight title, but was knocked out in the 1st round, his first and only knockout loss. In 2000, he lost in his 4th and final opportunity for a title against IBF bantamweight title holder Tim Austin, by decision. He retired in 2003 having won 22 and lost 6 with 14 KO.

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